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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 15 MIN

An Investing Lie the Media Wants You To Believe

from The Investor Coaching Show with Paul Winkler · host The Investor Coaching Show

When Paul asks most beginner investors, “What is a financial advisor's job supposed to be?” he usually gets a familiar answer that involves understanding how markets work, being in the right part of the market at the right time, and knowing the best products to own. Today, Paul reveals that this is actually a lie perpetuated by the financial media, as most people you see weighing in on TV are being paid to be there. Listen along as Paul helps you understand the media bias around timing the market and buying investments after they’ve already gone up. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

When Paul asks most beginner investors, “What is a financial advisor's job supposed to be?” he usually gets a familiar answer that involves understanding how markets work, being in the right part of the market at the right time, and knowing the best products to own. Today, Paul reveals that this is actually a lie perpetuated by the financial media, as most people you see weighing in on TV are being paid to be there. Listen along as Paul helps you understand the media bias around timing the market and buying investments after they’ve already gone up. Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement.

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